Kung Pao chicken vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between kung Pao chicken and marinara sauce
- Kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, yet marinara sauce is higher in vitamin E and vitamin B3.
- Kung Pao chicken covers your daily sodium needs 16% more than marinara sauce.
- Kung Pao chicken contains 13 times more cholesterol than marinara sauce. While kung Pao chicken contains 26mg of cholesterol, marinara sauce contains only 2mg.
- The amount of sodium in marinara sauce is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +270% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +636.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +35% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +255% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +173% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +592.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +371.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +476.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +494.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 9.76g | 1.41g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.508g | 17% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 30mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 1.1µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 34mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.02mg | 2.4mg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.98g | 1.48g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.757mg | 3.917mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 2mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.137mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.243mg | 0.173mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.352g | 0.17g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Choline | 37.4mg | 13.7mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.173g | 0.377g | 4% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 51kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 319mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Folate | 16µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.54g | 1% | |
| Starch | 2.53g | 1% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.081mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.87g | 8.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.37g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.03g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 13.9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.244g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.688g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.182g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.47g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.